Clinical Psychologist

Westside Children's Therapy•Wheaton, IL

4d•$100,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Psychologist is responsible for administering psychological or neuropsychological assessments in one of our two Diagnostics Centers (Carol Stream,IL and Orland Park, IL). Additional responsibilities include case management services and providing referrals for recommended therapies. If interested, candidates can also carry a therapy caseload of individual and/or family therapy. With therapy clients, the Clinical Psychologist regularly monitors progress to ensure that their needs are met by the course of action, and to adjust it if necessary.

Requirements

Doctoral degree (Ph.D or Psy.D) in Clinical or School Psychology from an APA accredited program
Internship training and post-doctoral training in psychological assessment and psychotherapeutic treatment with children
Current Illinois Registration/licensure in Clinical Psychology or license-eligible
Experience conducting pediatric psychological/neuropsychological evaluations
CPR Certification required within 90 days of hire
Excellent oral, listening, communication and self-awareness skills
Autonomy with the ability to work independently
Able to provide training in, and implement, de-escalation skills for clients
Ability to lift or carry 30 lbs
Ability to work in a variety of positions, including on the floor during played-based therapy

Nice To Haves

Formal training and proficiency administering the ADOS-2, preferred
Preference working with young children (ages 2+)
Passion for working with children with developmental delays
Comfortable persona to better develop relationships with children and their families
Development Mindset with a passion for continuous learning and education

Responsibilities

Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, questionnaires, and records
Conduct thorough intake and feedback sessions with clients and their families
Assess for a range of referral concerns, including autism, ADHD, developmental disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and conduct-related conditions
Oversee testing cases and consult with psychometrist regarding battery changes
Write comprehensive reports based on test data and observations and provide feedback within a timely manner
Collaborate with other psychologists and providers regarding case conceptualization
Case management, when appropriate, including providing resources to schools, and communication with schools and/or medical professionals
Maintain targeted caseload hours of 28 therapy per week
Maintain 10 -12 evaluations per month